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overdress vs garb

garb vs overdress

overdress is not a noun while garb is a noun.

overdress and garb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overdress No No Yes No
garb Yes No Yes No
As verbs, garb is a hypernym of overdress; that is, garb is a word with a broader meaning than overdress:
  • overdress: dress too warmly
  • garb: provide with clothes or put clothes on
Other hypernyms of overdress include apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog.
overdress (noun) garb (noun)
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
overdress (verb) garb (verb)
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive provide with clothes or put clothes on
dress too warmly
Difference between overdress and garb

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